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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.14, 3,825.36 and 1,592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.14, 3,825.36 and 1,592.78 is: 2,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.14 : 3,825.36 = 1,592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.14/3,825.36 = 1,592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.14x = 3,825.36 × 1,592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.14x = 6,092,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,092,937.77/2,772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.92

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